4th Annual Bellydance Hafla at Nora in Gainesville, VA

Ah, the age-old question asked by women (and some men) for special events or even a night out with friends.  We want to dress appropriately for the occasion, feel comfortable, and look our best.  The same is true for bellydance, whether it’s your weekly class, a casual hafla, or a full stage performance. What to…

You’ve been invited to perform at a hafla and the time limit is around five minutes.  If you can’t find a singular song that allows you enough variety to showcase your abilities, put together your own mini-set.  With a little editing (Audacity is free to use), you can have your own mini-set.   Suggested Short…

Well, she (or he) is still a bellydancer, but it sure is a nice skill to have! In fact, many, many times when I’ve performed in restaurant settings, if I haven’t yet played my cymbals, one of the customers will ask, “Where are your bells?” accompanied by hand movements that loosely indicate playing cymbals.  History…